Any Fun .380 Guns To Shoot?

[timeexposure]

I'm highlighting my flawed logic here, but I have thousands of rounds of .380, and no gun to shoot them. Same with .22, but I know I want a Browning Buck Mark for those.

Seems all the .380 guns are sub-compact models. Nothing wrong with that, but I'm sticking to my 9mm for carry. What I want is a gun that shoots .380 that is fun to shoot at target paper (static target). Does such exist?

I have a Walther PPK/S, but it's a 1979 West German mint box and papers safe queen. I've shot it before, but forget to grip it properly to avoid the slide bite. I don't want to put more rounds through it.

I had a SIG Sauer P238. That was small, but fun when it didn't fail to feed. To be fair, once I sent it to SIG the gun ran perfect. I'm thinking this might be the one to get? I also had a Glock 42. Hated it, and in general I actually like Glock. A lot.

But what else is there? I know folks love their SIG P232's. I've heard mixed reviews about Bersa. Plus, to be honest, I would like to find a full-size or even a compact pistol instead of these sub-compact models. What is out there I am not seeing?

On or off roster, current or discontinued, even C&R if it's still "fit" for range days...I need a gun for my bullets!

[fal_762x51]

Beretta 84

[9Cal_OC]

P238 is as sweet as it gets in CA. I tried the P380 from Kahr. It’s okay but I wouldn’t consider it “fun”.

I’ve heard good things about the Bersa Firestorm.

[aca72]

GLOCK 42

[Mtndewking]

Bersa is easy and cheap. mags run 20-40 dollars. Save money on the firearm purchase and buy more mags. Short term solution.

If your gonna keep it forever I would source a beretta 84. Nice grips.

Don't forget about the classy sig 232. Old secret service pistol. Looks good stainless.

[dmo171]

Ruger lc380 is the same size as an LC9, it's pretty fun to shoot. Get to work on trigger control with the long double action.

[ABR]

P238 is as sweets as it gets in CA.

^^This right here

[speedydave]

Beretta Cheetah (83, 84 and 85 are .380), newer PPK, Bersa Firestorm/Thunder (cheap to boot).

[Loaded_Potato]

Ruger lc380 is the same size as an LC9, it's pretty fun to shoot. Get to work on trigger control with the long double action.

+1 for the LC380 in my opinion its pretty enjoyable to shoot for its size.

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[Calif Hunter]

A Star Super SM - I have 2 of them. Adjustable sights and a mini 1911 minus the grip safety. A bit larger and much easier to shoot well than a mini. It might be hard to find one... My son loved carrying one while transitioning from a .22 to a centerfire. He wore it often on trips to Arizona and once or twice forgot he was wearing it when going into a store in Seligman. No one cared.

[pythonfan]

P238 HD is my vote. Its a fun pinker. Soaks up recoil with the all stainless frame......small but nice.

[Two wheel Mike]

CZ 83. Love mine. Very accurate all steel mid-size.I bought mine for the same reason you are looking for a 380. My other 380 is a Colt Pony Pocketlite which other than excelling at its intended purpose, isn't much of a pistol.

[bohoki]

anyone remember that llama 380 that was a scaled down 1911 those were neat

[Daze]

P230/232

You already touched on my favorite .380. By far and away the Sig P230/232 is my favorite little pistol to punch paper with hands down.

[101st Airborne]

Bersa is easy and cheap. mags run 20-40 dollars. Save money on the firearm purchase and buy more mags. Short term solution.

If your gonna keep it forever I would source a beretta 84. Nice grips.

Don't forget about the classy sig 232. Old secret service pistol. Looks good stainless.

I love my Bersa Thunder. A friend has a Beretta 84 and I really liked it.